Hero's Path - Face the Hydra

Hero's Path - Face the Hydra (FtH)
Type	PvE Legacy
Rewards	Progression
Entry fee	15
Nodes	2 (x3 sub-nodes)
Charges	3 initial charges 6 maximum charges 8h recharge time
Specials	Perma-support in play  Special rules affect play
Card XP gain	20 XP (all wins on a node)
Introduced	THB · Mar 2020 · v4.1
Portal:Events   (Infobox · Data)

Overview

Hero's Path - Face the Hydra is a PvE Standard event introduced in March 2020, soon after the release of the Theros Beyond Death card set.

The event has an entry fee of 15 Mana Crystals.

Special rules

Permanent support: Face the Hydra
Side: Enemy	When a Hydra creature is destroyed: The first Hydra creature in that player's hand gains half of its mana. At the end of your turn: If you don't control a Hydra card, lose 10 life. Otherwise, draw a card. Then, deal X damage to your opponent's Planeswalker. X is the number of Hydra creatures and Hydra reinforcements you control, up to 10.

At the beginning of a battle, the player chooses one of the following Hero supports to start play on their side.

Event support (3 shield): The Avenger
Side: Player	Resilient  When you match this support's gem: Your first creature gains Deathtouch  until end of turn.

Event support (3 shield): The Harvester
Side: Player	Resilient  When you match this support's gem: Discard a card, then draw 2 cards.

Event support (3 shield): The Hunter
Side: Player	Resilient  When you match this support's gem: Your first creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn.

Event support (3 shield): The Philosopher
Side: Player	Resilient  When you match this support's gem: Disable the first opposing creature until end of turn.

Event support (3 shield): The Protector
Side: Player	Resilient  When you match this support's gem: Your first creature gains Prevent Damage  until end of turn.

Event support (4 shield): The Slayer
Side: Player	When this support is destroyed: Gain 20 life.

Event support (4 shield): The Warrior
Side: Player	Resilient  While on the board: Your creatures gain Haste .

Players can choose a support card at the start.